Peaceable Psychology

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Peaceable Psychology

Christian Therapy in a World of Many Cultures

Christianity Religious counselling Psychotherapy

Authors: Alvin Dueck, Kevin Reimer

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Language: English

Published by: Brazos Press

Published on: 1st November 2009

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 288 pages

ISBN: 9781441207975


Introduction

In the past century psychology has been practiced in the manner of medical science, working from the assumption that therapy can transcend particular ethnic and religious traditions.

Purpose of the Book

Seeking to move the conversation forward, this book argues for a theologically, culturally, and politically sensitive psychotherapy whereby the Christian psychologist treats the patient according to the particulars of the patient's political situation and ethnic and religious tradition, while acknowledging the role of his or her own Christian story in therapeutic dialogue.

Foundational Ethic

The authors point to the life of Jesus as the foundation on which to build a therapeutic ethic, appropriating the story of his life to bring healing.

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